The Ohio State University

Jim Loke the certified golf course superintendent for the past 15 years at Bent Creek Country Club in Lancaster, Pa., is a 36-year GCSAA member and has served on numerous committees for the association. He currently serves on the USGA Mid-Atlantic Green Section Committee and the Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council Board of Directors. He is a past president of both the Central Pennsylvania GCSA and the Northern Ohio GCSA, and has served on the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Board of Directors. Jim graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Agronomy (B.S. '70).  Jim has hosted numerous high level golf events, including the 1975 PGA Championship at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio; two Ben Hogan PGA Tour events at Quail Hollow Resort in Painesville, Ohio; and several major Pennsylvania amateur events at Bent Creek. He is considered one of the pioneers in using fertigation and developing a 99 percent effective Poa annua-free management program at Bent Creek.  He is recognized as an authority in both areas.  - based on GCSAA Press Release